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6 Indie games to buy between now and Christmas

This year is a big year for video game releases. In hardware we have the almighty Wii U, promising a-symmetric gameplay wherever we go, and in games we have Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed III and Far Cry 3, as well as Pokemon Black & White 2, Dishonored and Halo 4, the list just goes on and on. However, these AAA titles aren’t the only ones we, as enthusiasts, should be keeping an eye on. There is a selection of Indie titles coming to grace our computers from now until Christmas, and here, in no particular order, are six games I feel are truly noteworthy.

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Hated Games That Actually Had Some Neat Gameplay Mechanics

Let's face it, there are some hated games out there that are just complete trash. The developers responsible for these games usually have little clue about game balancing and their poor decisions usually leave their game to die in the dust.

However, sometimes a developer will make an absolutely terrible game that still has some admirable game mechanics.

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gaming.itrelations.co.uk
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The Big Book of Controversies: Chapter VIII

A continuing look at the various controversies plaguing the video game industry. In Chapter VIII: The War Z, SimCity 2013, Brown v. Entertainment Merchant's Association, and the less-than-stellar public image of the Xbox One prior to, and shortly after, its release.

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The War Z sold 2.8m copies despite dismal reception

Open world zombie survival sim Infestation: Survivor Stories - better known under its original name, The War Z, before altering it due to a trademark issue - has sold 2.8m copies since its launch in November 2012.

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